Hachette UK
Junior Designer / Designer
Job Location
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Who we are and what we do
With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.
Hodder & Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.
What you'll be doing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative Junior Designer / Designer to join the Hodder & Stoughton Art team. You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork. You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You'll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and organised creative with a passion for books and a portfolio that displays an exciting use of type and image. You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and an established knowledge of print and digital reproduction know-how is a bonus.
In your application, please submit your CV and a Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is in the cover letter section).
What we offer
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/18/2024
With over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders, our unwavering mission has been to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives.
Hodder & Stoughton is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.
What you'll be doing
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative Junior Designer / Designer to join the Hodder & Stoughton Art team. You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork. You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You'll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a dynamic and organised creative with a passion for books and a portfolio that displays an exciting use of type and image. You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. Strong Adobe Creative Suite skills and an established knowledge of print and digital reproduction know-how is a bonus.
In your application, please submit your CV and a Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is in the cover letter section).
What we offer
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
- 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension schemes
- Rent deposit loans
- 2 community days per year
- Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
- Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Wide-ranging training library
- Development programmes (including mentoring)
- Up to 70% off book purchases
- A charity bookshelf
- 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
- Season ticket loans
- And much more!
This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
Location: London, GB
Posted Date: 12/18/2024
Contact Information
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